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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Moldova to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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